Sunday, June 1, 2014

Arkansas

Arkansas as a travel destination? It's not the Grand Canyon, but it does have its charms. In Little Rock, the state capitol was designed, in part, by Cass Gilbert, who as every Minnesotan knows also designed the capitol in St. Paul. The two buildings have much in common, although the Arkansas version lacks the ornate details of its northern sibling. Some views:

The capitol as seen from the south side. The sculpture honors students who integrated Little Rock High in 1957.

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I used a Brownie Hawkeye camera at age 10 to photograph family camping trips to national parks and historic places. The results were terrible, but the experience spurred my interest in photography. Today, my focus is on natural and cultural landscapes, architecture, and the special feel of places. I've learned from others how to capture the stories of people and how to show the beauty of the natural world. It's all digital now thankfully without a whiff of darkroom chemicals. But let's not forget the old-time sensibility and techniques.